This week, Schmee and Riker watch an old favorite of both fans, The Mindy Project (ABC/Hulu), with just the pilot episode, "Pilot." We discuss how effectively the first episode established the genre for the show, introduced the characters, presented the plot for the season/series to come, and hooked us to watch more. 🍆 Twitter: @PilotsThePod | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PilotsThePodcast | Instagram: www.instagram.com/pilotsthepodcast/ Check out our website at www.PilotsThePodcast.com.

This week, Schmee introduces Riker to Weeds (Showtime/Hulu), with just the pilot episode, "You Can't Miss The Bear." We discuss how effectively the first episode established the genre for the show, introduced the characters, presented the plot for the season/series to come, and hooked us to watch more. Twitter: @PilotsThePod | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PilotsThePodcast | Instagram: www.instagram.com/pilotsthepodcast/ Check out our website at www.PilotsThePodcast.com.

This week, Schmee and Riker revisit a shared favorite show, Grace and Frankie (Netflix), with just the pilot episode, "The End" (technically, it's a season premiere, but whatever). We discuss how effectively the first episode established the genre for the show, introduced the characters, presented the plot for the season/series to come, and hooked us to watch more. What now? Twitter: @PilotsThePod | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PilotsThePodcast | Instagram: www.instagram.com/pilotsthepodcast/ Check out our website at www.PilotsThePodcast.com.

This week, Schmee introduces Riker to Russian Doll (Netflix) with just the pilot episode, "Nothing in This World Is Easy" (technically, it's a season premiere, but whatever). We discuss how effectively the first episode established the genre for the show, introduced the characters, presented the plot for the season/series to come, and hooked us to watch more. "Let's sit crooked and talk straight." Twitter: @PilotsThePod | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PilotsThePodcast | Instagram: www.instagram.com/pilotsthepodcast/ Check out our website at www.PilotsThePodcast.com.

In today's episode, Schmee and Riker explore the pilot episode of The Good Place (NBC/Netflix), "Everything Is Fine." We discuss how effectively the pilot established the genre for the show, introduced the characters, presented the plot for the season/series to come, and hooked us to watch more. Please join us in our review of this charming and groundbreaking show. Thanks for listening, ashholes! Twitter: @PilotsThePod | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PilotsThePodcast | Instagram: www.instagram.com/pilotsthepodcast/ Check out our website at www.PilotsThePodcast.com.

This week, we revisit Star Trek! We made our way from the newest Star Trek series, Lower Decks, and have worked our way back to this week's episode, Voyager. Riker, our resident Trekkie, introduces Schmee to Star Trek: Voyager (Netflix/Paramount+) with just the pilot episode, "Caretaker" (technically a two-parter). We discuss how effectively the pilot established the genre for the show, introduced the characters, presented the plot for the season/series to come, and hooked us to watch more. Live long and prosper! Twitter: @PilotsThePod | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PilotsThePodcast | Instagram: www.instagram.com/pilotsthepodcast/ Check out our website at www.PilotsThePodcast.com.

This week, we dive into the eighth and final installment of the HBO MAX Showdown! We asked ourselves, "Should we cancel or keep HBO MAX?" and decided to make a challenge of finding content worth staying subscribed. In today's episode, Schmee and Riker explore Westworld (HBO MAX) with just the pilot episode, "The Original." We discuss how effectively the pilot established the genre for the show, introduced the characters, presented the plot for the season/series to come, and hooked us to watch more. Stay after our regular review for our recap of the HBO MAX Showdown, and hear how the platform fared!! Twitter: @PilotsThePod | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PilotsThePodcast | Instagram: www.instagram.com/pilotsthepodcast/ Check out our website at www.PilotsThePodcast.com.

This week, we dive into the seventh installment of the HBO MAX Showdown! We asked ourselves, "Should we cancel or keep HBO MAX?" and decided to make a challenge of finding content worth staying subscribed. In today's episode, Schmee and Riker explore His Dark Materials (HBO MAX) with just the pilot episode, "Lyra's Jordan." We discuss how effectively the pilot established the genre for the show, introduced the characters, presented the plot for the season/series to come, and hooked us to watch more. Check out the spots on this cat!! Twitter: @PilotsThePod | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PilotsThePodcast | Instagram: www.instagram.com/pilotsthepodcast/ Check out our website at www.PilotsThePodcast.com.

This week, dive into the sixth installment of the HBO MAX Showdown! We asked ourselves, "Should we cancel or keep HBO MAX?" and decided to make a challenge of finding content worth staying subscribed. In today's episode, Riker introduced Schmee to Hacks (HBO MAX) with just the pilot episode, "There Is No Line." We discuss how effectively the pilot established the genre for the show, introduced the characters, presented the plot for the season/series to come, and hooked us to watch more. Twitter: @PilotsThePod | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PilotsThePodcast | Instagram: www.instagram.com/pilotsthepodcast/ Check out our website at www.PilotsThePodcast.com.

This week, dive into the fifth installment of the HBO MAX Showdown! We asked ourselves, "Should we cancel or keep HBO MAX?" and decided to make a challenge of finding content worth staying subscribed. In today's episode, Schmee introduced Riker to True Blood (HBO MAX) with just the pilot episode, "Strange Love." We discuss how effectively the pilot established the genre for the show, introduced the characters, presented the plot for the season/series to come, and hooked us to watch more. Possible Reboot in the Works: https://www.tvfanatic.com/2021/02/truth-seekers-canceled-at-amazon/ Twitter: @PilotsThePod | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PilotsThePodcast | Instagram: www.instagram.com/pilotsthepodcast/ Check out our website at www.PilotsThePodcast.com.

This week, dive into the fourth installment of the HBO MAX Showdown! We asked ourselves, "Should we cancel or keep HBO MAX?" and decided to make a challenge of finding content worth staying subscribed. In today's episode, Schmee and Riker both watched Made for Love (HBO MAX) for the first time, dipping our toes in with just the pilot episode, "User One." We discuss how effectively the pilot established the genre for the show, introduced the characters, presented the plot for the season/series to come, and hooked us to watch more. Follow us and let us know what you think! Twitter: @PilotsThePod | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PilotsThePodcast | Instagram: www.instagram.com/pilotsthepodcast/ Check out our website at www.PilotsThePodcast.com.

This week, we dive into the third episode of the HBO MAX Showdown! We asked ourselves, "Should we cancel HBO MAX?" and decided to make a challenge of finding shows good enough to keep it. In today's episode, Riker introduces Schmee to Avenue 5 (HBO MAX) with just the pilot episode, "I Was Flying." We discuss how effectively the pilot established the genre for the show, introduced the characters, presented the plot for the season/series to come, and hooked us to watch more. Follow us and let us know what you think! Twitter: @PilotsThePod | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PilotsThePodcast | Instagram: www.instagram.com/pilotsthepodcast/ Check out our website at www.PilotsThePodcast.com.

This week, dive into the second episode of the HBO MAX Showdown! We asked ourselves, "Should we cancel HBO MAX?" and decided to make a challenge of finding shows good enough to keep it. In today's episode, Schmee introduces Riker to Harley Quinn (HBO MAX) with just the pilot episode, "Till Death Do Us Part." We discuss how effectively the pilot established the genre for the show, introduced the characters, presented the plot for the season/series to come, and hooked us to watch more. Follow us and let us know what you think! Twitter: @PilotsThePod | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PilotsThePodcast | Instagram: www.instagram.com/pilotsthepodcast/ Check out our website at www.PilotsThePodcast.com.

This week, we kick off the HBO Max Showdown! We asked ourselves, "Should we cancel HBO Max?" and decided to make a challenge of finding shows good enough to keep it. In today's episode, Schmee introduces Riker to Barry (HBO MAX) with just the pilot episode, "Chapter One: Make Your Mark." We discuss how effectively the pilot established the genre for the show, introduced the characters, presented the plot for the season/series to come, and hooked us to watch more. Do not forget to send a cryptic email to billing@BarryBlock.com and forward the response to PilotsThePodcast@gmail.com, and we will read it aloud in one of our episodes! Follow us and let us know what you think! Twitter: @PilotsThePod | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PilotsThePodcast | Instagram: www.instagram.com/pilotsthepodcast/ Check out our website at www.PilotsThePodcast.com.

This week TV addicts Schmee and Riker review the pilot episode of the TV series Farscape, “Premiere” (Sci-Fi/Amazon Prime). We discuss the old cheesy intro and judge the pilot in each of our four categories: 1) Genre/Theme - how well did it set expectations for the tone and conventions of the show 2) Characters - how effectively were we introduced to characters and whether they were compelling; 3) Series Plot - how well expectations were set for the series plot and week-to-week episodes to follow and 4) Hook - whether or not it had us coming back for more. Are Luxans similar to Klingons? Are John Crichton and Peter Quill the same man? If not Earth, where next for our ragtag crew? And did you keep watching the series past this episode?! Follow us and let us know what you think! Twitter: @PilotsThePod | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PilotsThePodcast | Instagram: www.instagram.com/pilotsthepodcast/ Check out our website at www.PilotsThePodcast.com.

This week TV addicts Schmee and Riker review the pilot episode of the TV series Star Trek - Enterprise, “Broken Bow” (Netflix/Paramount+). This is the fourth Star Trek series pilot we have reviewed, preceded by Lower Decks, Discovery, and Picard. We discuss how well it did in defining the genre/conventions of the show, introducing its characters, how well it informed the series plot, and how well it hooked us to watch more. Follow us and let us know what you think! Twitter: @PilotsThePod | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PilotsThePodcast | Instagram: www.instagram.com/pilotsthepodcast/ Check out our website at www.PilotsThePodcast.com.

This week TV addicts Schmee and Riker review the pilot episode of the TV series Shadow and Bone, "A Searing Burst of Light" (Netflix). We discuss how well it did in defining the genre/conventions of the show, introducing its characters, how well it informed the series plot, and how well it hooked us to watch more (or didn't... womp-womp...) Follow us and let us know what you think! Twitter: @PilotsThePod | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PilotsThePodcast | Instagram: www.instagram.com/pilotsthepodcast/ Check out our website at www.PilotsThePodcast.com.

This week TV addicts Schmee and Riker review the pilot episode of the TV series Once Upon a Time , "Pilot" (ABC/Disney+). We discuss how well it did in defining the genre/conventions of the show, introducing its characters, how well it informed the series plot, and how well it hooked us to watch more! Follow us and let us know what you think! Twitter: @PilotsThePod | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PilotsThePodcast | Instagram: www.instagram.com/pilotsthepodcast/ Check out our website at www.PilotsThePodcast.com.

This week TV addicts Schmee and Riker review the pilot episode of the TV series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, "Ambush" (Cartoon Network/Disney+). We discuss how well it did in defining the genre/conventions of the show, introducing its characters, how well it informed the series plot, and how well it hooked us to watch more! Follow us and let us know what you think! Twitter: @PilotsThePod | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PilotsThePodcast | Instagram: www.instagram.com/pilotsthepodcast/ Check out our website at www.PilotsThePodcast.com.

This week TV addicts Schmee and Riker review the pilot episode of the TV series The Handmaid's Tale, "Offred" (Hulu). We discuss how well it did in defining the genre/conventions of the show, introducing its characters, how well it informed the series plot, and how well it hooked us to watch more! Not coincidentally, The Handmaid's Tale Season 4 is out now!! Let's talk about it! Email us at PilotsThePodcast@gmail.com. Follow us and let us know what you think! Twitter: @PilotsThePod | Facebook: www.facebook.com/PilotsThePodcast | Instagram: www.instagram.com/pilotsthepodcast/ Check out our website at www.PilotsThePodcast.com.